Evan Hallein
Curtin University

Evan Hallein

E: evan.hallein@curtin.edu.au

Bio

Evan is a zoologist and software developer, with a career spanning conservation programs, environmental monitoring, remote sensing, data analytics, virtual reality, and developing innovative technology solutions.

Evan is currently assisting in the development of the web-based platform that will aid Indigenous rangers’ decision making. Evan has previously worked in government and universities, most recently alongside Indigenous rangers’, teaching and learning skills to monitor biodiversity in Western Australian National Parks.

Current academic employment and positions

• 2025 – present: Research Officer, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University

Research outputs linked to policy change and decision-making:

• 2022: WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Wadjemup/Rottnest Island): Rottnest Island Marine Conservation Plan Annual Report.
• 2022: WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Wadjemup/Rottnest Island): Rottnest Island quokka monitoring program

Highest qualification

• 2012: Master of Science (Zoology), University of Melbourne
• 2002: Bachelor of Multimedia (Software Development), Swinburne University of Technology

Roles on government or regional organisation committees

• 2019: Member of the AusSeabed steering committee

My Projects

Current projectCompleted project

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  Developing an Indigenous environmental monitoring platform

  Keywords: Threatened species, Monitoring, Developing an Indigenous monitoring platform, Indigenous rangersmonitoring protocolscamera trapsdigital platforms